Following last night’s thrilling come from behind victory, the Seattle Mariners were able to get a series win over the Houston Astros thanks in part to Bryce Miller’s T-Mobile Park debut.

On Friday, Tanzania’s Secretary of the Ministry of Tourism and Natural Resources Dr Hassan Abasi was at Lumen Field for an event announcing new partnerships between the country and three professional sports teams in the Pacific Northwest - the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounder, and Portland Trailblazers.

In a thrilling Saturday night showdown, the Seattle Mariners defeated the Houston Astros with a seven-run rally in the eighth-inning. Going down early as the Astros were able to push three runs across, the Mariners needed a big comeback and they were able to get that in a big, big way.

The OL Reign, playing in their third match over the course of seven days, battled through a hard first half before scoring twice thanks to Veronica Latsko and Jordyn Huitema to secure their 100th regular season win in club history and move into the top spot of the NWSL table.

For Mental Health Month, Circling Seattle Sports reporter Bel Garcia sat down for a conversation with the Mariners Mental Strength Coordinator Stephanie Hale to talk about the ways she works to improve the mental conditioning of the players and what it means to be mentally healthy.

In the on-field debut of their City Connect jersey that pay homage to several historic baseball teams throughout the city of Seattle’s history, the Mariners dropped game one of three to the Houston Astros in frustrating late-inning fashion.

Seattle Rapper Gifted Gab released the music video for her new song ‘Real Assist’ and to celebrate we have behind the scenes photos from her music video shoot. Gab has been on the scene for years and is quickly getting recognized as one of Seattle’s top up and coming artists.

In game two of their second round Stanley Cup Playoffs matchup, the Seattle Kraken were unable to keep up with the Dallas Stars pressure, and made things worse when they gave the Stars free power play opportunities with undisciplined play. It’s a frustrating result, but leaving the lone star state with a split series isn’t the worst thing in the world.

The second road trip of the Seattle Mariners 2023 season saw the team take a 5-4 record out of a nine-game road trip against the Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays, and Oakland Athletics. Seattle continues to have hitting struggles and their pitching wasn’t as “stellar” as it has been, but the last four games have given some hope moving forward.

The OL Reign played the second match of three in a span of seven days, recording a scoreless draw against Angel City FC in the second match that both teams have played in this years Challenge Cup; both of them against each other.

Paula Sardinas, CEO and Chief Lobbyist at FMS Global Strategies, a Black Government Affairs firm, joins Cindi Bright this week to discuss the 2023 Legislative Session in Washington State. Her work focuses on empowerment and advocacy work with a laser focus on BIPOC girls impacted by intersectionality and structural racism.

The Seattle Kraken took game one of their Stanley Cup Playoff second round matchup against the Dallas Stars, fueled by a four-goal first period and an overtime game winner by forward Yanni Gourde. Seattle again collapsed when holding a two-goal lead, but they were able to remain focused and composed to get the winner in overtime.

This weekend, Softball Beyond Borders hosted its first workouts in its inaugural season in preparation for the 2023 Nike RBI West Regional Tournament that will take place in Seattle this July.  The Regional tournament will occur days after the Mid-Summer Classic (MLB All-Star Game) at T-Mobile Park. Softball Beyond Borders aims to increase access to BIPOC student-athletes across our region to expose them to instructional and competitive gameplay.   

“It’s so important to be in the life of young people,” legendary Sonics coach Lenny Wilkens said. “They’re the future. They’re tomorrows doctors and lawyers and politicians and we have to let them know that they make a difference and that they can achieve.”

I’m Built Different partnered with Rise Above to host a free yoga and basketball clinic for youth at the University of Washington’s Marv Harshman Gym featuring Wilkens and other guest coaches. The clinic was free and hosted by former NBA player and yoga instructor Bobby Jones.

Yesterday, artist Rodney King hosted the closing for his art showcase at Taswira, Seattle’s African Streetwear gallery. Since April 1st, King’s art had been displayed at the store. Pieces include homages to pop culture in King’s unique style, which he’s developed over his career.

Seattle is known for its vibrant arts scene and has been a hub for creativity and expression for years. From music to dance to theater, the city has been a breeding ground for artistic innovation. However, for the Black community, finding spaces to showcase art and culture has often been a challenge. That's where Sankofa Theater comes in - a unique grassroots space that has become a beacon for Black art and culture in Seattle.

In a thrilling game seven to decide the fate of their first ever Stanley Cup Playoff series, the Seattle Kraken pulled a win out in Colorado as goaltender Philipp Grubauer locked down the net and forward Oliver Bjorkstrand scored two huge goals in the second period. Seattle’s depth and resiliency showed out once again, and it sends them into the second round of the postseason.

In a critical game six with the opportunity to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Seattle Kraken were blown back by the Colorado Avalanche to force a game seven in the series. With their season on the line and their backs against the wall, the Avalanche took the fight to the Kraken to bring the series back to Colorado.

Doug Baldwin, Cliff Avril and Michael Bennett announced today the benefitting partners of their Champions of Change All-Star basketball game and gala. Two of the named organizations are well-established and respected in the Puget Sound region, and two will be introduced this year, addressing current voids in service and community. Each offer services based in dignity, with an understanding that basic needs are intrinsically linked. For this reason, low-barrier access and connected care are central to the operations of all four of the benefitting organizations.

With their first two selections in the 2023 NFL Draft (both in the first round), the Seattle Seahawks went for the best players available when they selected CB Devon Witherspoon out of Illinois and WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba out of Ohio State. CSS’ Charles Hamaker gave his immediate reaction to those selections.